Political pressure is mounting on UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan following controversial remarks that have drawn criticism from leaders across the political divide, with some now calling for accountability and even resignation.
Speaking during an interview on KTN on Monday, May 25, 2026, Matungulu MP Stephen Mule said he was preparing to seek legal action against Hassan Omar at both the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the East African Court of Justice in Arusha over the remarks, which critics say risk inflaming ethnic tensions.
“We are putting together evidence based on the remarks made by Hassan Omar Hassan. I will petition the ICC and the Court of Justice in Arusha so that he takes personal responsibility for his actions,” Mule said.
The Matungulu legislator further warned politicians against what he termed as ethnic profiling for political purposes.
“This should be a lesson to other Kenyans that you cannot carry messages for other people and use profiling against a community,” he stated.
Mule also linked the controversy to a broader political strategy, alleging that Hassan Omar’s remarks were intended to divert public attention from pressing national issues.
“If you look at the clip where Hassan Omar Hassan was speaking, the master of the ceremony was Hassan Joho, and Joho was smiling as Hassan Omar spoke because he was allegedly passing a message of the UDA matrix of diversion.
Hassan Omar was allegedly communicating a diversionary narrative meant to shift attention from the issues affecting the country,” Mule claimed.
The remarks attributed to Hassan Omar have since sparked strong reactions from political leaders and opposition figures, with critics warning that such statements could deepen ethnic divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, are among leaders who have raised concern over rising ethnic rhetoric in political discourse, cautioning that it could undermine national cohesion if left unchecked.
However, Hassan Omar has defended himself, clarifying that his comments were linked to historical land injustices in the Coast region and were not intended to target any particular community.
He maintained that his remarks had been misinterpreted and expressed regret to individuals who may have felt offended by the statements.
Despite the clarification, calls for accountability continue to grow, with several leaders demanding firm action amid fears that inflammatory political rhetoric could heighten tensions in the run-up to the 2027 polls.
